Chairman Mao's Red Braised Pork

Ingredients

• Pork belly 500g
• Rock sugar 30g
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Cooking wine 2 spoons
• 2 star anise
• 1 piece cinnamon
• Onion and ginger appropriate amount
• Salt as appropriate

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Cut the pork belly into 3cm square pieces and blanch in cold water to remove any blood foam.
2. 2. Heat a little oil in a pan, add rock sugar and fry over low heat until caramel color.
3. 3. Add pork belly and stir-fry until browned
4. 4. Add onions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cooking wine and soy sauce
5. 5. Add hot water to cover the meat noodles, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6. 6. Reduce the sauce over high heat until thick, take it out and put it on a plate

Cultural Tips

Chinese food culture has a long history. Mao's Braised Pork is a household name in China. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is also the epitome of Chinese food culture.